[dr_dave]

It was apparent that you were using down and up picks. In most places you nailed it, steadily alternating between down picks on the downbeats and up picks on the up beats, but there are some places where the pick direction deviates from the tab, i.e. from down on all the numbered beats of the measure and up on all the “ands.” If you up-pick on a quarter note or on the first of a pair of eighths, it can make it hard to maintain steady tempo. I suggest tapping your foot in a steady rhythm, then having your pick motion mimic your foot.

You’re doing great and really progressing. Hopefully your cut finger is healing too!